Heavy Armored Knights Set Out

The invention of this stirrup directly solved the most difficult problem of maintaining balance on a warhorse, greatly reducing the time spent on horseback training.

With just a little training, soldiers can learn basic driving techniques and be ready for immediate combat in a short time.

No wonder the Lord demanded that they be trained into qualified Knight in a short period of time. He originally thought it was impossible, but with these stirrups, Andrew now feels that it is not a problem at all.

On an open space in the Lord's manor, a heavy cavalry force of over a hundred men stood in neat rows.

Each Knight was fully armed, clad in heavy Knight's armor, and their warhorses were covered in sturdy horse armor. Longswords, shields, and lances hung on either side of the saddle; they were armed to the teeth.

Golden sunlight shone on the bright silver armor, reflecting dazzling rays of light.

Apart from the panting of the warhorses, the entire cavalry was completely silent, exuding a chilling aura that, despite the blazing sun, sent shivers down one's spine.

Chen Mo rode a tall warhorse clad in full silver-black armor. Over his jet-black Adamantium Armor, he wore a black noble robe with silver trim. His King's Sword hung diagonally at his waist, and his cold, sharp eyes shot out from beneath his facial armor. He was like a drawn sword, incomparably sharp.

Looking at the well-disciplined and imposing cavalry regiment before him, Chen Mo nodded in satisfaction.

This heavily armored Knights, composed of soldiers from the territory's guard, underwent three days of targeted equestrian training, and all soldiers were now proficient in riding their warhorses at full gallop.

Moreover, with the help of stirrups to maintain balance, basic mounted combat is not a problem. They have already acquired the basic combat capabilities of cavalry, and all that remains is to keep practicing.

Now that the Knights are ready for actual combat, Chen Mo's expansion plan can finally begin.

Facing the solemn and silent Knight in front of him, Chen Mo spoke slowly in a deep and resonant voice.

"Knight are the strongest fighting force of mankind on this land, and the backbone of external battles and the fight against werewolves."

"Having the title of Knight is not only proof of one's own great strength, but also an incomparably high honor."

"In the past, it was difficult to become a Knight, but in my territory, it is very easy."

"I have provided you with the best weapons, armor and warhorses. With your current strength, you can already be considered prospective Knight."

"Once you single-handedly slay an enemy Knight or werewolf on the battlefield, you will officially become a true Knight!"

Upon hearing this, the Knights became excited.

It's important to understand that in the Middle Ages, where everything was controlled by noble Lord, in addition to the necessary equipment and sufficient strength, one had to be knighted by the Lord to become a true Knight.

In other words, all Knight were actually vassals of noble Lord.

Without a lord to whom they pledge allegiance, and without being officially recognized by Lord, they can only be considered wandering Knight or squire Knight.

Only those who swear allegiance to their Lord, fight for him, prove their abilities, and achieve sufficient merit can be formally Knight.

If their achievements are outstanding enough, they may also be granted a small fief by the Lord, usually a small village or manor, thus becoming a low-ranking fief noble.

From the very beginning, as a squire Knight, constantly fighting for his Lord, to gaining enough merit to be Knight, this process usually takes several to more than ten years. Obtaining a fief is even more difficult; only Knight have made great contributions have the possibility of receiving land as a reward from their Lord.

Ordinary commoners need the efforts and loyalty of several generations to have a chance to be noticed by Lord, become a Knight's squire, and gain the opportunity to change their status.

But Chen Mo is now telling them that as long as they can kill an enemy Knight or werewolf on their own, they can be Knight.

In the past, apart from Andrew, others would still have thought it was very difficult, or even impossible. But there would certainly have been many people willing to take the risk, because it was an opportunity to rise to the top in one step. After all, becoming a noble Knight was something that commoners like them never dared to dream of before.

Now, everyone is full of confidence, even though many of them are only at the level of a squire Knight. They are far from being as fierce and brutal as werewolves, and even from being as good as ordinary Knight.

But the other Knight did not have such fine equipment; in fact, the armor and weapons of those Knights were far inferior to theirs.

With this equipment, they had already narrowed the gap considerably. Moreover, Chen Mo's training methods were very effective, and their physical fitness improved very quickly. In addition, the incredibly powerful Holy Cross Swordsmanship he taught them allowed them to grow from ordinary civilians into powerful warriors who surpassed even squire Knight in just one year.

They believed that even if they couldn't do it now, it wouldn't be long before they were strong enough to personally kill an enemy Knight or even a more powerful werewolf, proving themselves and truly becoming the noble Knight they had always dreamed of!

Chen Mo's promise boosted the morale of everyone in the Knights to unprecedented levels, making them eager to kill enemy Knight and gain merit.

Sensing the intense fighting spirit in everyone's hearts, Chen Mo shouted loudly with a cold expression.

"Set off!"

The Count Valen's Domain, Blackrock Castle.

The elderly Count Valen was leisurely enjoying afternoon tea in the garden, attended by several beautiful maids, while two imposing Knight in armor with longswords at their waists stood guard solemnly at the garden entrance.

As the highest-ranking Lord in the region, Count Valen possessed the largest and most fortified Castle, and the largest and most powerful number of Knight.

He commanded over fifty powerful heavy Knight and over one hundred squire Knight.

Once, a pack of more than thirty werewolves attacked his Castle. With the help of the tall and sturdy black stone walls and a large number of heavily armored Knight, Count Valen successfully repelled the werewolf attack and killed more than a dozen werewolves.

In that World War I, more than a dozen Knight were killed by wolves, and the number of Knight and ordinary soldiers was even greater.

Nevertheless, it was still a victory to be boasted about, becoming a topic of conversation among the surrounding noble circles, and Count Valen gained considerable fame as a result.

Having personally witnessed that brutal battle, Count Valen was acutely aware of the werewolves' power and terror. Therefore, after hearing the legend of Chen Mo slaying the werewolves and personally sending people to verify the existence of the werewolf remains, Count Valen developed a deep sense of dread towards Chen Mo.

He couldn't imagine what kind of immense power it must have taken to kill so many werewolves.